Silence on corruption not acceptable

 

YOURSAY | 'Demand full disclosure, ensure independent verification, and take clear action based on due process.'

'Sue Bloomberg,' PAS dares PM over latest report that Azam probe results withheld

GanMu: PAS has finally spoken, unlike what DAP and Umno, as part of the government, had chosen to do by remaining silent and supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, knowing very well that Anwar's strong defence of MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki is untenable.

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man is spot on in saying that this is a major betrayal of the trust we have in Anwar.

He is focused and has clearly spelt out his demands, asking the prime minister why the report is secretive, that the report be made public within a week, Azam be suspended immediately if he had violated the rules and the best of all that a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) be set up and MACC be parked under Parliament's purview.

This is exactly what the public has been urging Anwar and his government to do.

The report was out on March 10, and the cabinet conveniently passed the buck to the Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar to take action against Azam.

Three weeks have gone by, and yet no news from him.

Sitting pretty, remaining silent and not taking any action seems to be an option for Anwar, whilst getting himself involved in daily calls on the Iran war is his preferred option.

The moment of truth has finally come for Anwar. What he does next will either break or make him.

EmEmKay: Anwar appears to be weakening PKR and the unity government from within - at least in the eyes of many Malaysians - by not taking decisive action on what is widely perceived as the “corporate mafia” issue, and on serious concerns surrounding the MACC chief’s irregularity involving public shares.

If these are matters of public interest and integrity, then the government can’t afford to delay.

The perception (and repeated public questioning) is that when it comes to enforcement against high-profile irregularities, accountability is slow, selective, or inconsistent - leaving room for cynicism and political fatigue.

The government should act fast: demand full disclosure, ensure independent verification, and take clear action based on due process.

Otherwise, the credibility of reform and anti-corruption efforts will keep taking a hit - internally, before any opponent even has to attack.

GP2025: This issue was already made public when the Dewan Rakyat convened early this year.

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Why didn’t the MPs hammer the prime minister for clarifications then?

Why are MPs so slow to react to damning reports that expose that the PM is covering up corruption and corrupt officials?

Press statements are not enough.

MPs need to learn to use their power in Parliament to censure an erring prime minister.

If the MPs raised hell on this issue and then they called for a confidence vote, the speaker must comply.

He can’t leave it to his discretion because a large number of MPs would have raised valid points with evidence to expose the prime minister.

In the absence of a law or convention for MPs to call for a confidence vote, this is one of the ways MPs make the prime minister accountable to the people.

If he doesn’t comply, the people will know.

GE1G: The prime minister should face sanctions in Parliament after the cabinet refused to appoint the RCI.

To make this happen, Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul would first need to be removed through a vote or a no-confidence motion.

Johari, chosen by Anwar, has consistently defended him and is viewed as heavily biased, especially since Anwar even appointed the speaker’s own son Taufiq Johari as youth and sports minister.

Honestly, it’s also the people’s fault for being deceived by a prime minister who has been to jail, yet still voting for and supporting his party to take control of the government.

Malaysiansatay: I find it very interesting that much of the public reacts to reports by the media as if they are the last say and proof of wrongdoing.

Bloomberg reported that businessperson Victor Chin is or was part of the gang, yet he has said he is the victim.

Mr R has been identified, and it’s not a PKR minister.

Thus far, no official report has been made, and Chin has not named anyone. Monies paid?

Those milking this issue also don’t make any reports.

So, does the government need to focus on all these issues when there are other, more important issues like the cost of living and fuel?

A Malaysian: When everyone was pushing for RCI, we were told we should wait for the report investigating the shareholding issue.

Now that the report is ready, we wait for the “corporate mafia” investigation to be completed instead. Is the report top secret? Amazing!

It is the ultimate duty for the parliament house to push for and get the results that every citizen will want- the truth.

That’s why you are voted in, really.

GoldenParrot4280: The Malaysian rumour mills are churning. How much is the truth or just lies?

The government needs to do more to clarify the situation. Lies must be rebutted. But it is tiring and time-consuming.

Milshah: This is precisely why an RCI is necessary. It ensures independence and minimises any possibility of interference. - Mkini